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went to majorca week after my birthday last year, first time abroad and first time id flown, loved it, the holiday, but as im a quiet retiring sole i didnt get drunk , wanted to ignore being 40 i really didnt like it

Husband organised a surprise party & friends organised a surprise strippa. Had a brilliant day & evening. Got revenge on their birthdays.. Hilary x.

For my husbands 40th (which is in 16 mnths time) I am trying to get hold of his old bandmates and all the other people who did the same 'clubs' and pubs cos we were all doing the same ones at the time! This is proving difficult cos they're all over the country now!!! If they all come........or even some of them .....it will be a fantastic night!! I have 5 now for definate.....and another 9 ....pending!!!!! The rest......don't know where they are.....but will keep trying! Even if theres only the family there it will be a great night cos they're all musical....... I hope he appreciates the effort I'm going to!!! And a good night will be had by all....I hope! Stel.xx plodding on with the searching!!!! AND.......I hope he'll love it too!

well you all a load of ravers like me i want a limo and all my friends and family to be there but dont think they will all fit in limo lol i want a big party with bon jovi singing to me what u think angie xxxx

Go for it Angela!!!! Stel.x

went to florida with the family, husband and 2 lads, had a great time and even got hubby to buy me a new engagement ring.Came home and had great night out with the girls!! enjoy yours whatever you end up doing xx

I arranged a house party, invited 40 guests. I have a big record collection, and before hand made several tapes to play on my music system. Everyone turned up, and was presented with a rare boxed motown set of LPS from work friends, amongst other goodies. Ended up being a DJ playing my own disc's as friends started to go through my record collection and wanting certain records played. Had the best night ever. Couldn't get rid of a dozen of my friends until I phoned the local cab firm at 4.00am. I never had a party for my 18th 21st or 30th, and glad I did for my 40th. Life beings at 40. I've changed jobs, joined a gym and lost weight, am more happier and relaxed and passed an NVQ Certificate, and joined Genes and am still having a blast !!!!!! Dave

i got engaged on my 18th had fancy dress party for my 30th doing n.v.q level 3 in care passed my driving test at 25 met my 3 brothers when i was 36 found 3 aunties this year been married 18yrs next month and life is deffinatly better coming up to 40 yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

When my 40th arrived, I was a single mum to a 5 yr old lad, and just buying a bigger house. I got together with 5 male friends and my son and we went for a drink at a pub where there was a garden (it was July) and had a really nice evening. For my 50th I arranged to use part of my local pub and invited all and sundry to drop in from 2pm onwards. Did my own food for the buffet (pub made me sign a disclaimer in case I poisoned anyone) and o.h. paid for everyone to have the first drink on him. Had a great time, went home at 11 p.m. (still standing!!) Now I am 2 years off my 60th - will have to think of something to celebrate that one.

Had planned to have a big party and enjoy myself. My birthday is a week before Christmas and two weeks before hogmanay. It also happened to be the Millenium. Perfect time for a party and a few wee 'refreshments'. Plans changed slightly and instead of having a party, I had a BABY. Not exactly on my birthday, 3 months later. Stewart is now 5 and starts Kindergarten in 3 weeks. One of the two best gifts I'll ever get. The other one is called Lorna and will be 13 next month. All party plans for my 40th were delayed and are scheduled to take place on 18 December 2009. 10 Years late, but better late than never!!! Christine.

Can't honestly remember what I did for my 40th....probably just out for a meal or something... Had a party for my 50th....it was my first birthday of my new single life!!! Then I came to Grenada and got married again!!!! Jacquie xxxx

I did the Dartmoor jail break, it was so much fun, a week-end away with friends, no kids, food accommadation, and drink free, plus we raised money for charity, while having fun, what more could you ask for... Bev

I CRIED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My big brother was 40 last week, and he went and got his 1st tattoo done. I howled with laughter ...... asked him if he was having a mid life crisis ?? :~D Bless 'im! I love the idea of a romantic long weekend in Paris or Rome. I've got 5 years yet though so I'll be able to save up at least. XX Sioux

I was in bed very poorly with a virus - I can remember thinking life is supposed to begin today! Ann

bless you ann never mind hope you have good 50th my brother 40 2morrow and he got loads of tatoos im going to get one on my 40th with scorpio on it as my birthday in november keep them coming every 1 love reading your storys angie (nearly 40)

It was beautiful Summer's day and we had a family BBQ 'round my mums, from midday to late at night. Got totally smashed on Pimms and Champagne. Had a wonderful time! Dave & I went out for a meal the night before, and he had arranged for my neice to pop 'round the night before and decorate the outside of the house with banners and balloons, telling all the neighbours that I was 40. I opened my cards in bed and Dave said he'd put them up downstairs, while I got dressed. When I got downstairs he'd put them all facing outwards into the street, so nobody missed the fact I was 40! Still I'll get my own back next year - he'll be 50! Jan

I celebrated with the love of my life who bought me a new jacket. Len

Blimey Angela, give me a chance - I still haven't come to terms with passing my 30th yet lol

Wahhhhhhhhhhhh Im 40 next year too ! Probably do nothing and the day will pass as a normal day like my 18th, 21st & 30th... oh well.... Elaine x